Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery

Join the world-renowned Department of Cardiac Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital, part of the Benderson Family Heart Center, where expert multidisciplinary teams provide advanced surgical care for infants, children, and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant to work within a high-acuity, high-volume congenital cardiac surgery program known for innovation, exceptional outcomes, and collaborative, patient- and family-centered care. The PA will play a critical role assisting in the operating room and working collaboratively in the ICU.

Key Responsibilities
Function as a first assist in complex cardiac surgical procedures
Provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing congenital cardiac surgery across inpatient and perioperative settings
Perform preoperative evaluations, consultations, and patient/family education, including surgical consent discussions
Participate in daily rounds in the Cardiac ICU and respond to urgent/emergent clinical situations
Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams in developing and implementing postoperative care plans
Support discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions of care for patients and families
Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a highly specialized cardiac program
Schedule: Clinical schedule will include a combination of operating room time, ICU coverage and perioperative outpatient care determined by service needs.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Experience
Prefer a minimum of 1 year of surgical first assisting exerience. Prefer candidates with cardiac surgical experience adult or pediatric.
Demonstrated knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and critical care management
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients
Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced academic surgical environment
Licensure/Certifications

• Current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Physician Assistant

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Status

Full-Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

40

Pay Range

$124800.00-$200262.40 Annual

Office/Site Location

Boston

Job Posting Category

Advanced Practice Provider

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only